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UK and US to Sign Tech Pact During Trump’s State Visit

Senior tech leaders are expected in London, with terms still being finalized across AI, chips, telecoms, plus quantum.

Overview

  • The British Embassy in Washington said the two governments plan to ink a landmark technology agreement in the coming days tied to President Trump’s visit.
  • The partnership is intended to deepen collaboration between the countries’ large tech sectors and expand opportunities for businesses and consumers.
  • Final details remain under negotiation, with priority areas identified as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications, and quantum computing.
  • Trump is due in the UK on Tuesday for a three‑day visit with a delegation expected to include Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman.
  • Sky News reported that BlackRock plans a $700 million investment in UK data centers, a move not yet formally confirmed by officials.